Shipping my bike from VA to IL, suggestions?

GS_JOE · 04-22-2014, 11:09 AM

Hey everyone! I am ready to ship my bike from Woodbridge, VA (22191) to Milan, IL (61264). I prefer to pay with credit, sooner the better. I am having trouble finding anything under $500. Does anyone know independent haulers that may save me some money? Any ideas are helpful!

It's not good posture for me on long hauls, or I would ride it. Low seat w/ apes = sore after the first few hours.

**JD Hog** · 04-22-2014, 11:42 AM

Make sure that you checkout the reputation of the shipper before you do this. Back in 2007 I shipped my daughters truck from NY to CA and it was damaged. It was a real hassle getting them to pay for it,

GS_JOE · 04-22-2014, 11:49 AM

I found one on uship.com with over 1000 positive ratings, just was hoping to pay a little less (wishfull thinking).

dshelly · 04-22-2014, 11:57 AM

Try these guys. I have used them before, they are very professional.

http://www.keyboardmotorcycleshipping.com/

dank · 04-22-2014, 12:19 PM

Don't know if you are also making the trip, but if so, why not just rent a bike trailer and tow it?

GS_JOE · 04-22-2014, 12:51 PM

I'm already in IL, it's been getting repaired since my accident and is finally ready to come home :)

GS_JOE · 04-22-2014, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by dshelly

Try these guys. I have used them before, they are very professional.

http://www.keyboardmotorcycleshipping.com/

Shot them an email, but their posted rate is almost $700.

**HwyRider** · 04-22-2014, 01:02 PM

Take a bus ride to VA. Sleep on the bus and ride it back.

dshelly · 04-22-2014, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by GS_JOE

Shot them an email, but their posted rate is almost $700.

I had an ATV shipped from Staten Island, NY to MT for $630. Just a couple yrs ago. They strap and cover your bike with blankets so it doesn't get scratched. Their trailers are specially set up to haul bikes. and have lift gates to load/unload. Otherwise, how do you get your Bike out of a semi trailer??

chainsaw · 04-22-2014, 04:39 PM

If your an AMA member, you might check with them.

spoon059 · 04-22-2014, 04:46 PM

Check the Harley forums... they are the experts on shipping bikes... =)

**Rasta** · 04-22-2014, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by spoon059

Check the Harley forums... they are the experts on shipping bikes... =)

**plumber63** · 04-22-2014, 07:32 PM

Take the train or a bus to close to where its at. rent a one way uhaul truck and bring it back to as close as you can and ride it the rest of way home. The train can be real cheap.

usranger74 · 04-22-2014, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by plumber63

Take the train or a bus to close to where its at. rent a one way uhaul truck and bring it back to as close as you can and ride it the rest of way home. The train can be real cheap.

Took the words off my keypad

Loafer · 04-23-2014, 06:27 AM

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Originally Posted by dshelly

I had an ATV shipped from Staten Island, NY to MT for $630. Just a couple yrs ago. They strap and cover your bike with blankets so it doesn't get scratched. Their trailers are specially set up to haul bikes. and have lift gates to load/unload. Otherwise, how do you get your Bike out of a semi trailer??

Evel Knievel never had a problem. unloading anything.

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GS_JOE Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Illinois Posts: 79	Shipping my bike from VA to IL, suggestions? Hey everyone! I am ready to ship my bike from Woodbridge, VA (22191) to Milan, IL (61264). I prefer to pay with credit, sooner the better. I am having trouble finding anything under $500. Does anyone know independent haulers that may save me some money? Any ideas are helpful! It's not good posture for me on long hauls, or I would ride it. Low seat w/ apes = sore after the first few hours. __________________ 2005 VN1500 - Customized beyond recognition 2005 Nomad 1600 - V&H Touring Exhaust, Aftermarket Air Intake Login or Register to Remove Ads
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JD Hog Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Placerville, CA Posts: 2,953	Make sure that you checkout the reputation of the shipper before you do this. Back in 2007 I shipped my daughters truck from NY to CA and it was damaged. It was a real hassle getting them to pay for it, __________________ Jim Diebolt 2015 Vulcan 1700 Voyager ABS The Black Kaw 2005 Vulcan Nomad Sold 2006 Honda 1800 VTX (Freebie) Sold 2008 Harley Ultra Classic Sold 2001 Harley Ultra Classic Sold Hangtown, Kalifornia VBA #2625
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GS_JOE Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Illinois Posts: 79	I found one on uship.com with over 1000 positive ratings, just was hoping to pay a little less (wishfull thinking). __________________ 2005 VN1500 - Customized beyond recognition 2005 Nomad 1600 - V&H Touring Exhaust, Aftermarket Air Intake
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dshelly Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Belgrade, MT Posts: 2,824	Try these guys. I have used them before, they are very professional. http://www.keyboardmotorcycleshipping.com/ __________________ Dave "(dshelly)" Shellenberger 2014 Harley Ultra Classic 2007 1600 Nomad (Black) Shellenberger Machine Belgrade, MT Various Bagger Member (Harley Chapter) VBA # 2395
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dank Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,595	Don't know if you are also making the trip, but if so, why not just rent a bike trailer and tow it? __________________ Dan K Member #100 2009 ST1300: Performance exceeding even Victory riders' boasts. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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GS_JOE Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Illinois Posts: 79	I'm already in IL, it's been getting repaired since my accident and is finally ready to come home :) __________________ 2005 VN1500 - Customized beyond recognition 2005 Nomad 1600 - V&H Touring Exhaust, Aftermarket Air Intake
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HwyRider Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: South Shore, MA Posts: 4,629	Take a bus ride to VA. Sleep on the bus and ride it back. __________________ VBA # 02424 VROC # 35971 2010 Nomad 1700 Metallic Diablo Black/Metallic Titanium
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plumber63 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: NE Indiana Posts: 989	Take the train or a bus to close to where its at. rent a one way uhaul truck and bring it back to as close as you can and ride it the rest of way home. The train can be real cheap. __________________ Troy Donat VBA #02401 2015 Voyager 2006 1600 Nomad black(sold) 2016 Salem, Antlers, 2017 Eureka Springs, Lake George, Antlers 2018 Custer NR, Antlers
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